CFL Week 12

[PassTheBuck]

Calgary -2.5 (-110) vs. Montreal -- 2 units: Yes, Montreal is the class of the East, having already surpassed their season o/u win total of 5.5 that was set by most books at the start of the season. But comparing the East to the West is like comparing the NL West to the AL East in baseball... very misleading indeed. Despite this impressive record, Montreal is 2-3 on the road. Montreal is 1-3 against the West, with their lone win coming because BC could not get their shit together and gave the game away with stupid turnovers and botched final plays. Montreal is also 0-1 against Calgary, having being beat at home by the Stampeders 23-19. I believe the bookies (who IMO have really made a mess of the entire week's lines) are overvaluing the Als after the beat down on Sunday. This is a good spot to take the Stamps, who are also 6-4, and 2-1 against the East. Henry Burris looks like he is healthier than many thought, and the Stamps should take care of business.

BOL

PS: Absolutely loving what the Bombers have done in recent weeks. Picking up Joe Smith and Zeke Moreno are two great moves that could give them an outside chance of making the playoffs. If that line makes some moves, I would love to sprinkle the Bombers this week. Might be a play or two to come.....


Week 11 picks (for those who care/missed)
BC -3 (-136) -- 2.75 units
Tor/Mon o55.5 (-110) -- 0.25 units


BC Lions (homer) bets: 2-4, -2.14 units
Normal bets: 5-1, +5.14 units
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Overall: 7-5, +3.00 units

 

[PhilMoneyMargonis]

heads up...

BLUE BOMBERS, TICATS CANADA TRADE HITS SNAG

Trade talks between the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Winnipeg Blue Bombers centring around rush end Tom Canada have hit a snag.
A league source requesting anonymity told The Canadian Press early Monday evening that the Bombers had dealt the tenacious rush end and the rights to Canadian-born defensive lineman Corey Mace to Hamilton for linebacker Zeke Moreno.
In fact, Bombers general manager Brendan Taman confirmed that the two teams had signed off on the deal, but that was before news that Canada wasn't completely healthy broke late Monday night.
"Tom isn't medically right," Taman said. "There are problems that could affect his playing.
"It was agreed to and signed off on but it's not fair for Hamilton to get a player that's not medically able to play."
Taman wouldn't divulge details about Canada's medical condition; however, he said it's not a career-threatening ailment.
When asked where that development left trade talks between the two teams, Taman said, "I don't know."
However, Taman did say the Ticats and Bombers might continue talking to see if they can agree on another deal involving a different player or players.
Both Hamilton and Winnipeg are desperately trying to kick-start teams that are tied for fourth in the East Division with identical 2-8 records.
Last week, the Bombers made a huge deal with the B.C. Lions, sending career rushing leader Charles Roberts to Vancouver for running back Joe Smith, the 2007 CFL rushing leader.
The Canada deal would have been the second huge move of the day for Hamilton, which fired head coach Charlie Taaffe on Monday morning and replaced him on an interim basis with offensive co-ordinator Marcel Bellefeuille.
When contacted Monday night, Hamilton general manager Bob O'Billovich wouldn't discuss anything surrounding the deal because nothing had been finalized yet.
"Nothing has been confirmed," he said.
The six-foot-three, 255-pound Canada is in his fifth CFL season, all with Winnipeg, and has emerged as one of the league's top pass rushers. However, the source says Canada, 28, was balking at reporting to Hamilton.
Canada signed a multi-year deal with Winnipeg last year with a reported salary of $160,000. But $100,000 of that apparently was paid up front, leaving him with a $60,000 base stipend.
With the Bombers being better than halfway through the season, Canada would have been paid $130,000, giving him ample financial resources to dig in his heels and remain steadfast in not wanting to go to Hamilton.
Canada was the Bombers' outstanding defensive player last year, finishing third overall in the CFL with a career-high 12 sacks. But the California native has three sacks and an interception this season.
Moreno is in his second season with Hamilton and was a CFL all-star last season. Prior to joining the Ticats, Moreno, 29, spent time in the NFL with the San Diego Chargers (2001-`04) and Philadelphia Eagles (2005).
The six-foot-two, 246-pound Moreno, who played his college football at USC, had 114 tackles for Hamilton last season and has 53 tackles and two sacks in 2008 for the Ticats.
Mace, a native of Port Moody, B.C., is currently in his second season on the practice roster of the NFL's Buffalo Bills.


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[Leafsfan34]

This trade hasnt happened yet was just a rumour because Tom Canada is injured they dont want him

Good luck this weekend!

 

[PassTheBuck]

Adding

BC Lions ML + Arizona Cardinals ML (-105) -- 1/2 unit: There are too many reasons the Lions need this game, but in the back of my mind I'm remember all the times people thought the Riders were out, and how many of those games they ended up winning. The Riders are getting absolutely no respect this season from the bookies, and the starting line of -7 was an absolute joke for a first place team playing a last place team. Of course, I realize BC is not your average last place team, but at the same time, the road team has won the last 5 matchups between these two teams, including three Saskatchewan wins at BC Place. However, Buck is really moving the ball, and is clearly this team's best QB. Meanwhile, the Riders have as many WR injuries as Casey Printers had completions last week. Something tells me that this game goes down to the wire... perhaps a 3 or 4 point BC victory. Oh yah... the Miami Dolphins blow, and have to travel cross country to play a decent Cardinals team in their home opener.

BOL

 

[Mr.Parlay]

BC Lions ML + Arizona Cardinals ML (-105)

Nice play

 

[JohnMolson]

Fukin BC up 21-16.defence looking piss poor on that last drive.hope the fvk they hold on..:smoking:

 

[PassTheBuck]

Fukin BC up 21-16.defence looking piss poor on that last drive.hope the fvk they hold on..:smoking:

Gabe Morency does rule. Game On and Sports Rage are by far the best sports shows around. Can't believe he got arrested in Buffalo last Sunday... crazy

Lions hold! Now that Buck has shown he can throw the deep ball, Jarious becomes even more of an after thought!

 

[JohnMolson]

yeah..Morency is the man.Do you ever call the show??

 

[PassTheBuck]

yeah..Morency is the man.Do you ever call the show??

I listen to the Sports Rage podcasts at work, so I follow the plot pretty well and know the regulars on the show.

Yourself?